Become familiar with transition process, programs and eligibility: school, vocational, financial, residential, social/recreational, transportation, advocacy/support groups
Introduction to Transition
Local School
Assess 5 transition areas (before age 14)
Case Facilitator
Local School
Participate in the Individual Education Plan
Case Manager
Explore Workforce Center Services (grade 10)
Workforce Center
Workforce Center
Participate in career awareness activities
School Guidance Counselors Regular Education Classes Transition Class Case Manager Work Seminar
See local resource page for your school. ALHS
Learn about Workforce Development Programs
Workforce Center
Workforce Center
Learn about developing self-advocacy skills
Personal Growth Classes Work Seminar Arc
ALHS Jeanette Beamer Jo Lowe
If blind or visually impaired, Apply for State Services for the blind (SSB) (age 14)
State Services for the Blind
Jan Bailey
If eligible, apply for a county case manager/social worker
Freeborn County Human Services
Heather Cronbaugh
Transition Checklist
Grades 10,11,12
Task
Resource
Contact
Participate in the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
Case Manager
Local School
Participate in career awareness Activities
School Guidance Counselors Regular Education Classes Transition Class Case Manager Work Seminar
See local resource page for your school. ALHS
Explore post-secondary training
Case Manager School Guidance Counselor Case Facilitator Special Needs Work Coordinator County Case Manager/Social Worker
See local resource page for your school. ALHS
Apply for rehabilitation services (or State Services for the Blind)
Rehabilitation Services
1-800-657-3953 Jan Bailey 800-366-2715
Tour and assess post-secondary Training Programs
Riverland Community College Cedar Valley Services
See community college resource page Sue Hoiseth
Assess needs and supports for future living arrangements
County Case Manager Arc
377-5400 Jo Lowe 377-3469
Assess needs for Legal Representation (Guardianship/Conservatorship)
Arc Legal Services
Jo Lowe 377-3469 Southern MN Legal Services
Apply for Minnesota ID or Driver’s License
Freeborn County License Center
377-5126
Register to Vote (Age 18)
Register at the poll
377-5121
Register with Selective Service (age 18)
Complete registration card at local post office
373-3166 141 S. Newton
Develop social / recreational activities
Community Education Park and Recreation
Albert Lea 379-4834 Alden 874-3240 Glenville/Emmons 448-3623
Transition Checklist
For Eligible Students
Task
Resource
Contact
Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration Freeborn County
507-433-1838
Apply for Medical Assistance
Freeborn County Intake
Dennis Roelfsema 507-377-5414
Apply for Guardianship/Conservatorship
Guardianship/Conservatorship
Jo Lowe, Arc 377-3469 DHS Case Manager
Assess needs and support for future living arrangements
Grades 8, 9, 10
Task
(before age 14)
(grade 10)
Regular Education Classes
Transition Class
Case Manager
Work Seminar
ALHS
Work Seminar
Arc
Jeanette Beamer
Jo Lowe
(age 14)
Transition Checklist
Grades 10,11,12
Task
Regular Education Classes
Transition Class
Case Manager
Work Seminar
ALHS
School Guidance Counselor
Case Facilitator
Special Needs Work Coordinator
County Case Manager/Social Worker
ALHS
Jan Bailey 800-366-2715
Cedar Valley Services
Sue Hoiseth
Arc
Jo Lowe 377-3469
Legal Services
Southern MN Legal Services
141 S. Newton
Park and Recreation
Alden 874-3240
Glenville/Emmons 448-3623
Transition Checklist
For Eligible Students
Task
507-377-5414
DHS Case Manager
Arc
Jo Lowe, Arc 377-3469
County Case Facilitator